Personal Guitar Coaching with Real Video Feedback

Know exactly what to practice next and make steady progress — with guidance from a real guitar teacher

Video Feedback

Submit a video of your playing and get clear, targeted practice guidance, so you know exactly what to work on next and why it matters.

Coaching Library

Start learning right away with 180+ micro-lessons recorded for students just like you — covering everything from theory and technique to improv and practice routines.

Build Confidence

Learn in a space that’s welcoming, supportive, and focused on your growth. No pressure, no judgment — just real support and respect for your journey.

How Coaching Works

Not Just Feedback

— A Full Support System with personalized coaching to keep you progressing, skill by skill.

Personal Video Feedback

Know exactly what to improve

Receive clear, actionable feedback on your playing so you always know what to focus on next.

Guided Practice Direction

No more guessing

Follow a structured plan that guides you step by step toward your goals.

Built-in Accountability

Stay consistent

Keep progressing with support, guidance, and motivation from a real teacher and your peers.

Coaching Library

180+ micro lessons

Learn from a vault of session snapshots and breakdowns — recorded to solve real student struggles.

Optional 1-on-1 Access

Guitar deep dive on zoom.

Book focused sessions for real time feedback and a personalized practice plan, whenever you need it.

Priority Input

Help shape content

Your requests have more influence on the lessons and resources we create next.

Meet Your Instructor

Your Amped Up Guitar Teacher

30+ Years Private, Group, and College-Level Teaching

15+ Years of Online Coaching

25M+ Views | 135K+ YouTube Subscribers

Degrees from Rotterdam Conservatory (Bachelors & Masters)

Founder of Nelson Guitar Academy & Your Guitar Workshop

Hi, I’m André — I built Amped Up Academy to help guitar players enjoy their journey and make real progress. Mistakes are part of learning, and music should be fun, not frustrating.

I provide clear, structured coaching that meets you where you are, moves you forward skill-by-skill, and supports your creativity along the way.

Whether you’re starting fresh or returning after years away, my mission is to help you become the guitar player you know you can be.

Student Stories

Coaching Benefits

The Local Student Experience — Now Online

See how real students, just like you, have levelled up their playing

Personalized Coaching

“…he took the time to understand my guitar history, where I felt stuck, and specifically how I wanted to expand my guitar skills. In only a few lessons I had learned new techniques that were relevant to my goals as a singer-songwriter, and which were immediately applicable to my craft — I wrote several new songs using what I’d learned from André, and we’d just gotten started!”

Candice M.
(Nelson BC Student)

★★★★★

Structured Learning Paths

“André is a highly skilled instructor and master guitarist. I really appreciate how he has focused on lesson plans that hone my skills and challenge my abilities.
…I was quite surprised to see that he was actually taking notes on my progress.”

Jerry T.
(Online Student)

★★★★★

Seamless Online Experience

“Andre’s lessons have helped me see and understand music in a whole new way, which has been a great source of joy for me over the past few months. Notably, Andre has adapted extremely well to the digital format, and our lessons have never felt limited by being on Zoom. ”

Michael T.
Online Student

★★★★★

Patient, Warm Teaching That Builds Confidence

“Andre is a patient, talented, warm teacher who carefully and consistently takes the time to make sure I am understanding the materal. I leave every lesson feeling inspired, and wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking to improve their guitar playing at any level.”

Aysia L. (Local Student & Sound Engineer)

★★★★★

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Coaching Benefits

What You’ll Walk Away With

Real progress. Real clarity. Real confidence.

Confidence in what to practice and why it matters

Faster progress through clear, personal feedback

Fewer plateaus by learning how other players broke through the same struggles

A supportive learning environment that keeps you consistent

A stronger connection to your instrument — and your own creativity

No pressure. No judgment. Just steady progress at your pace.

Start Your Coaching Journey

Amped Up Coaching Membership

Get unstuck faster with video coaching and guided structure.

$35/month — cancel anytime

With an active membership, you get access to:

Personal video feedback on your playing — know exactly what to improve

Guided practice direction — no more guessing what to work on

Built-in accountability — stay consistent and make real progress

Coaching library — 180+ micro lessons recorded for real students like you

Course access — start learning immediately

Community support — connect, share wins, and stay motivated

Priority input on lesson requests — help shape future lessons and content

Start Your Coaching Journey